The following are a selection of stories from Lebanese newspapers that may be of interest to The Daily Star's readers. The Daily Star cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports.
Ad-Diyar
Berri sources: Kerry said something to Berri, but something else at news conference
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri’s sources said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s comments at the news conference were different from what he told Berri during the meeting.
The sources described Kerry’s meeting with Berri as “ordinary." Prime Minister Tammam Salam, for his part, said U.S. officials always talk about the support and stability of Lebanon and give moral support to the Lebanese state.
Lebanon, Salam added, is in urgent need for a practical translation of the support to help the country cope with the burden of the Syrian refugees.
Al-Mustaqbal
Salam sources: Kerry didn’t discuss a plan, an initiative or a presidential candidate
Sources close to Prime Minister Tammam Salam told Al-Mustaqbal that Kerry did not discuss any plan, initiative or presidential candidate during talks at the Grand Serail Wednesday.
The sources said discussions between Salam and Kerry focused on the Syrian refugee crisis and the U.S. administration’s readiness to offer Lebanon all the assistance it needs.
In addition, Kerry reiterated Washington’s commitment to help the Lebanese Army and security forces.
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